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“Diamonds are a unique piece of nature,” I anxiously continued my first speech: “their value depends on four aspects: natural pureness, color, shape and incision perfection. The last one, the incision, if done with the rule of art, can enhance the quality of the stone and the capacity of it to reflect light. Moreover, it is the only change to increase their value.” That was the first moment when I really felt the gravity. The atmosphere’s pressure was squashing on my shoulders and the attention of twenty-three people, who shared their experience with me, was continuously growing. After a little pause, I hopefully said: “I believe that we are like diamonds, for some aspects (color, backgrounds, ethnicity...) we can do nothing, but for others (social, educational, mental..) we can (and we should).” As seconds passed, my confidence overcame my fears of public speaking and the pressure started decreasing. I continued: “therefore, incisions on ourselves are required to become a better person. These incisions are the efforts, struggles and hard work that we continuously put to become better people.” I ended by saying: “We are all unique in the whole universe which makes us already rare, but when we work on ourselves, we can become even more rare, just like diamonds.” Malta was the first step: the first working experience abroad, the first travelling experience on my own and the first discovery of cosmopolitanism within myself. Malta was the unexpected spark that lit a burning fire. Thenceforth, I started discovering more about other cultures and communities. In fact, thanks to Erasmus+ funds, I have been able to travel to several other countries for work experiences and projects, immersing myself in different environments. Throughout these experiences, I’ve met new people with different walks of life, I’ve absorbed myself into new communities and traditions, and I’ve discovered new interests. Travelling builds new eyes not only to discover more about others but also more about yourself. Thanks to cosmopolitanism, I’ve learned the beauty of kindness from the small Pakistani children who have nothing, but still give you priceless smile; the power of respect from the small, but big-hearted country of Malta; the force of hope from the inhabitants of Cyprus, the hidden energy in humility from the self-effacing Austrian hosts; the sense of humor from the British people; the importance of wisdom from the elderly Italians; the awesomeness of humanity in the country of Slovakia where I was surrounded by multicultural people. Now, whenever I begin a journey, I consider myself to be the captain of my ship; “I want my ship to adventure through the fearful of trips, travel through the deepest of the oceans, and journey through the most stormy of the storms, because no smooth ocean has ever made a skilled sailor.” Whenever I find myself surrounded by a different environment, I’m encouraged to get the most out of it. Horace’s carpe diem whispers in ears, telling to seize the day. My planet has taught me priceless lessons, but still, I have a lot to learn, that’s why I want my ship to continue exploring new oceans in search of new adventures, and my eyes to continue discovering new pages of this beautiful book called life.